Annie Mae Valliant1 
F, #38429, b. Jul 15, 1929, d. Apr 16, 2021
| Father* | John William Valliant1 b. Nov 27, 1882, d. Apr 8, 1947 |
| Mother* | Pearl May Dunbar1 b. Jun 2, 1904, d. Mar 1, 1935 |
Family | David Leroy Laber b. circa 1941, d. Jul 3, 1991 | |
Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | Jul 15, 1929 | Annie Mae Valliant was born on Jul 15, 1929 at Corinth, Orange County, Vermont, United States .1 |
| She was the daughter of John William Valliant and Pearl May Dunbar.1 | ||
| Marriage* | Nov 9, 1963 | Annie Mae Valliant married David Leroy Laber, son of Loyal Edward Laber and Dicksie A. Woodward, on Nov 9, 1963 at Orange, Orange County, Vermont, United States.1 |
| Obituary | Apr 16, 2021 | OBITUARY: Annie Mae Laber, 91 died peacefully Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative Care. Annie was born July 15, 1929 in Corinth, VT the daughter of John and Pearl (Dunbar) Valliant. She attended Cookeville School in Corinth and South Tunbridge School. She later earned her G.E.D. Annie was the next to the youngest of five Valliant children. Her mother died when she was four years old. Her father was unable to both work and care for the children, so she was placed in foster care at the age of nine, with a family who farmed in Tunbridge. As time progressed, Annie worked every aspect of farming, including caring for the animals, planting and harvesting crops, building fences, sugaring, cooking and getting up the winter’s supply of wood. She also taught special needs children as part of a school that was operated on the farm for 22 years. On the farm, Annie met and married the love of her life, David Laber. Annie and David built a camp on the hill behind their farmhouse and spent many summers there. After several years in the U.S. Army, David contracted a strep infection which destroyed his kidneys. An unsuccessful kidney transplant brought him home to the farm where Annie dialyzed him, three times a week, for the next 18 years. Following David’s death, Annie sold the farm and most of the land but reserved 15 acres to construct a new house she and David had planned for many years. After David’s passing, Annie went on several bus tours to various locales including Branson, Nashville, Amish Country and Montreal. She went further afield by visiting Yellowstone National Park and toured Italy. She enjoyed visiting new places and making new friends Annie was a multitalented cake baker and craftsperson. She made exquisitely decorated cakes for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, showers and other special occasions. She was also an avid quilt maker. Since 1991 Annie enjoyed working in the Floral Hall at the Tunbridge Fair. A people person, she enjoyed visiting with those passing through and explained the techniques of quilt making. She won numerous blue ribbons for her quilts as well as some special “Best in Show” ribbons. With her eye for combining beautiful fabrics and colors, Annie’s quilts stood out. Perhaps her flair for design came from her Mohawk Indian heritage. Annie enjoyed being out in nature and viewing wildlife. For years she fed turkeys in her yard and even named several of them, as if they were her pets. She also enjoyed seeing the deer, fox and birds in the meadow by her home. Annie was especially fond of Christmas time. She decorated every room in her home each year. Every item had its place and she added to her collection each year. She also loved going to the La Salette Shrine and Joseph Smith Memorial to see the lights. It was an annual trip that couldn’t be missed. Annie is survived by a brother Euester (Marlise-deceased) Valliant, sister Mabel Valliant and several nieces, nephews and close friends. She was predeceased by a brother Robert (Betty) Valliant and sister Hazel (Lloyd “Porky”) Chase. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made for a new award to be established in her name in the Floral Hall, at the Tunbridge Fair, c/o Tunbridge Fair, P.O. Box 152, Tunbridge, VT 05077. A private graveside memorial service will be held at the Tunbridge Village Cemetery in Tunbridge, VT, at a future date. A private message of sympathy for the family may be made at www.boardwayand cilley.com. The Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home, Chelsea, VT is in charge of arrangements. Published online at https://www.boardwayandcilley.com/obituary/annie-laber.2 |
| Death* | Apr 16, 2021 | Annie Mae Valliant died on Apr 16, 2021, at age 91 at Jack Byrne Center for Palliative Care, Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States.3 |
| Burial* | Apr 20, 2021 | She was buried on Apr 20, 2021 at Tunbridge Village Cemetery, Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont, United States. Find A Grave Memorial# 225829922.4 |